Cincinnati, OH venue guide
Check the PNC PAVILION bag policy with an official source, then plan your entrances, parking, and dining in Cincinnati, OH. Confirm event-specific entry rules before you go.
Bag policy
PNC Pavilion follows Riverbend's rules: clear bags up to 12x12x6 inches with no patterns or tint, or a non-clear clutch up to 6x9 inches. Medical and diaper bags are allowed. Soft collapsible coolers up to 12x12x6 may hold food, drinks and loose ice only. All guests are searched, and metal detectors are used.
Entrances
PNC Pavilion is on the Riverbend Music Center grounds; the box office is next to the main gate. Shows are all ages unless noted and go on rain or shine, and all Pavilion seats are covered. Children 2 and older need a ticket for Pavilion seats. Tailgating is not allowed.
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PNC Pavilion follows Riverbend's rules: clear bags up to 12x12x6 inches with no patterns or tint, or a non-clear clutch up to 6x9 inches. Medical and diaper bags are allowed. Soft collapsible coolers up to 12x12x6 may hold food, drinks and loose ice only. All guests are searched, and metal detectors are used.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
Riverbend has ADA entrances and seating; guests should note ADA needs when buying tickets. Up to 3 companion seats may be bought in advance, or 1 if reseated on site at the Customer Service booth by the main gate. ASL interpreters need 3 weeks' notice via info@riverbend.org.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
Policies can change by event. Venue signs, staff, and official event notices are the source of truth at the door.
Getting there
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6295 Kellogg Ave., Cincinnati, OH, 45230
Riverbend does not publish public transit details. Rideshare riders must wait in the Rideshare Lane in Lot 9, across from Gate 2 at Kellogg Ave and Sutton Rd. Guests may line up at the main gate up to 1 hour before doors.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Concessions include beer, mixed drinks, Skyline Chili and Graeter's. Cash, cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay are accepted, and ATMs are inside. ID is checked for every alcohol purchase. Sealed non-alcoholic plastic bottles are allowed, up to four 33.8 oz bottles.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
Riverbend does not publish restroom locations for PNC Pavilion. First aid is at the east end of the property.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
Riverbend does not publish merchandise stand locations for PNC Pavilion; merch varies by tour.
Verified Oct 9, 2026Riverbend Music Center — FAQ
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